 spell wizard level 1 school alteration reversible range 60 yds comp v m duration 1 turn level cast_time 1 aoe 20-ft radius save special this spell creates a luminous glow equal to torchlight within a fixed radius of the spell spell's center objects in darkness beyond this sphere can be seen at best as vague and shadowy shapes the spell is centered on a point selected by the caster and he must have a line of sight and unobstructed path for the spell when it is cast  light  can spring from air rock metal wood or almost any similar substance the effect is immobile unless it is specifically centered on a moveable object or mobile creature if this spell is cast upon a creature the applicable magic resistance and saving throw rolls must be made successful resistance negates the spell while a successful saving throw indicates that the spell is centered immediately behind the creature rather than upon the creature itself light taken into an area of magical darkness does not function but if cast directly against magical darkness negates it but only for the duration of the  light  spell if the darkness effect is continual  light  centered on the visual organs of a creature blinds it reducing its attack rolls and saving throws by 4 and worsening its armor class by 4 the caster can end the spell at any time by uttering a single word the material component is a firefly or a piece of phosphorescent moss 